Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) is the lead economic development agency for the area. Funded by the County of Lambton, we have a focus on promoting the distinct advantages that Sarnia-Lambton proudly offers companies and residents. By coordinating community-based initiatives and working to maintain a commercially attractive environment, we foster new business creation, help ensure that established firms remain and grow here, and work to attract growing businesses to the area.
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Last updated on Apr 2nd, 2026
Recent Activity
Invest Ontario site visit to Sarnia-Lambton
Invest Ontario visited Sarnia-Lambton on September 30, 2026 for a guided tour of industrial sites including ARLANXEO, TransAlta and CF Industries, plus regional parks and the harbour. Conversations focused on the Sarnia-Lambton Innovation Bridge Commercialization Hub and collaboration between Lambton College Research & Innovation and the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park to attract investment and jobs.
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Support for Indigenous-owned businesses in Sarnia-Lambton
On September 30 the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership encourages the local business community to support Indigenous owned businesses by listening to Indigenous voices and listing Indigenous owned businesses in the regional directory. Indigenous owned businesses in Sarnia-Lambton can add themselves at the partnership's directory URL so customers and organizations can find and connect with them.
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Culinary and Agritourism Workshop
Tourism Sarnia-Lambton and the Culinary Tourism Alliance are running a practical Culinary and Agritourism Workshop at The Gallery in Sarnia on October 27 from 9 AM to 1 PM. The session covers what visitors want, how to craft "taste of place" experiences, and the steps to make a business tourism friendly; register online to attend.
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How to Pitch Your Business
How to Pitch Your Business is a one hour workshop for entrepreneurs hosted by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership at Pitch Indoor Sports on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Bring your core idea and walk away with a practiced, feedback tested pitch and concrete tips for communicating your business value. Register online at the Sarnia Lambton events page.
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The Atrium Collective grand opening
The Atrium Collective celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 148 Front St. N. in downtown Sarnia, establishing a shared retail and creative event space for local makers and small businesses. Follow The Atrium | Downtown Sarnia to find current vendors, pop ups, and visiting hours.
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Chéri Chéri Intimates — Store Opening
Chéri Chéri Intimates has opened a new store at 149A Christina St. N. in downtown Sarnia, the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership announced on 2026-09-25. Stop by to meet owner Rebecca and support this new local boutique in the heart of downtown.
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Exporting to the U.S. — Webinar Series
The Government of Ontario and Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership are running a three part webinar series for Ontario businesses on September 29, October 28, and November 4, covering visas taxes customs logistics intellectual property and border documentation. Each session focuses on a specific audience from new exporters to tech and service firms to shipping specialists, with registration links available for each webinar.
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JLS Pro Painting
JLS Pro Painting is a Sarnia based painting company owned by Jacob Serratore, offering interior and exterior painting for homes and commercial spaces. The spotlight emphasizes thorough surface preparation and attention to finishing details; visit https://www.jlspropainting.ca/ to see examples and learn more.
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Local Industry Link
Local Industry Link brings students and young professionals together with local employers for a free casual networking session on Wednesday, October 7 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Sports by Refined Fool. Organized by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership with Lambton College, this event continues conversations from the Lambton College Mega Job Fair and offers a chance to learn about local career paths.
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Business Coffee Chat
Join the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership for a casual Business Coffee Chat at Backhome Coffee on October 20 from 9 to 11 AM to share wins and work through business challenges with local owners. Past chats have been held at Bean on a Mission, and participants can book free one-on-one consultations through the Business Enterprise Centre online.
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Bridging People and Employers breakfast session
This complimentary Bridging People and Employers breakfast session helps local employers learn practical inclusive hiring strategies and day to day workplace practices that support long term employee success. Hosted by Lambton Works Centre with Circles Lambton and the Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce, attendees leave with at least one actionable practice and a chance to connect with a Lambton Works Job Developer. Register at https://bit.ly/bridging-people-and-employers.
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Economic Development Officer (BRE)
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is hiring a full time contract Economic Development Officer to support Business Retention and Expansion work across Lambton County. Applications are due by September 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST, full details and how to apply are on the Sarnia Lambton website.
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B.M. Ross Sarnia office growth and 75th anniversary feature
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership published a feature on 2026-09-14 about B.M. Ross, which profiles the local office growing from one employee ten years ago to a 20 person team now based in the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park as the firm marks its 75th anniversary. Managing Partner Alex Morfin discusses the companys roads, infrastructure and development work across the region; the full story is available at the link provided.
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Business Coffee Chat
Bring your business questions to a drop in Business Coffee Chat hosted by the Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership at Bean on a Mission in Point Edward on Tuesday, September 22 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. No registration is required, coffee is provided, and the event is aimed at local entrepreneurs seeking resources, connections, or a sounding board for ideas.
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Local Industry Link
Local Industry Link invites students and local employers to a casual networking session at Sports by Refined Fool on Wednesday, October 7 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Presented with Lambton College, the free event is designed for students to expand employer connections and for organizations to promote career opportunities in Sarnia Lambton; register at the link provided.
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Ipperwash Beach cleanup
Help protect Ipperwash Beach on Saturday, September 12 by joining a community cleanup meeting at 9:00 AM at the Centre Ipperwash Boat Launch. St. Clair Conservation supplies gloves and garbage bags, Lambton Shores will collect the debris, and volunteers receive a free ice cream from the Ipperwash Beach Club afterward.
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Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) support announcement
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative offers businesses in southern Ontario up to $3 million in non repayable funding, split into up to $2 million for liquidity assistance and up to $1 million for pivot projects. Delivered by FedDev Ontario, applications are open now and SLEP can help local businesses navigate eligibility and next steps via phone or email.
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2026 Starter Company Plus grant recipients
Eleven local entrepreneurs were named 2026 Starter Company Plus grant recipients through a program funded by the Province of Ontario and delivered by the Business Enterprise Centre of Sarnia-Lambton at SLEP. Each participant will complete four months of business training, meet regularly with an advisor, take part in peer mentoring, and receive up to $5,000 to support starting, purchasing, or expanding their business. Read the media release to meet the recipients and learn more about their ventures.
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Siren Section small business spotlight
Siren Section is a women and queer surf and skate club offering lake surfing and skateboarding lessons, workshops, board rentals, and community events across Sarnia, Lambton Shores, and London. Co founders Bo and Amber started the group to make these sports more welcoming and accessible, with programming and resources listed at their website.
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Health and Safety Excellence Program information session
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is hosting a Health and Safety Excellence Program information session on Wednesday, September 23 at 12:00 PM to explain how businesses can improve workplace safety, earn rebates on WSIB premiums, and receive an additional $1,000 after getting started. Register online through the Sarnia Lambton events page for full program details and enrollment instructions.
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Labour Day office closure notice
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 7, 2026, and will reopen on Tuesday, September 8. The brief notice honors local workers and reminds residents to schedule appointments outside the long weekend.
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Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Success
Business Planning for Entrepreneurial Success is a free eight session series starting Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM at the Western Sarnia-Lambton Research Park. Led by Chelsey Hart of Your Initiative Co., the program guides participants through building a usable business plan; apply by September 21, 2026 via the intake link to request a spot.
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Business Mastermind Series
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership is accepting applications for its Business Mastermind Series, a six session peer cohort limited to 12 local business owners. The application deadline is Monday, September 7, 2026; learn more and apply at the program page linked by the partnership.
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Small Business Spotlight: K.N.K. Mechanical Group
K.N.K. Mechanical Group is a Sarnia based, 24/7 multi trade mechanical contractor serving clients across Ontario and Canada, employing union qualified millwrights, boilermakers, and pipefitters. The company offers planning, commissioning, grouting, precision alignment, construction, general contracting, maintenance, fabrication, and project management services; learn more at https://knkmg.com/.
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Small Business Spotlight: K.N.K. Mechanical Group
K.N.K. Mechanical Group, based in Sarnia, is a 24/7 multi trade mechanical contractor serving clients across Ontario and Canada. The union qualified team of millwrights, boilermakers and pipefitters offers planning, commissioning, precision alignment, fabrication, maintenance and project management; learn more at their website.
